Varkshadurga, Varksha-durga, Vārkṣadurga: 1 definition

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Varkshadurga means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

The Sanskrit term Vārkṣadurga can be transliterated into English as Varksadurga or Varkshadurga, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Dharmashastra (religious law)

Source: Wisdom Library: Dharma-śāstra

Vārkṣadurga (वार्क्षदुर्ग) refers to type of “fort”, characterised as being covered by trees and plants. It is also known as Vanadurga. It is used throughout Dharmaśāstra literature such as the Manusmṛti.

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Dharmashastra (धर्मशास्त्र, dharmaśāstra) contains the instructions (shastra) regarding religious conduct of livelihood (dharma), ceremonies, jurisprudence (study of law) and more. It is categorized as smriti, an important and authoritative selection of books dealing with the Hindu lifestyle.

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